Common Causes of Hair Loss

Common Causes of Hair Loss

Hair loss or baldness can be a very distressing condition which can be caused by one of several factors:

·        Heredity – this is the most common cause particularly in men and is often referred to as male pattern baldness or female pattern baldness.  It is usually gradual and characterised by thinning hair in females, a receding hairline and bald spots in men

·         Hormonal changes – these can be temporary and permanent, for instance, pregnancy, childbirth and the menopause in women and may also be caused by medical conditions in both genders such as Alopecia and Ringworm

·         Medications – hair loss is a noted side effect of certain medical treatments such as chemotherapy for cancer and medicines which treat arthritis, heart disease, hypertension and heart problems

·         Radiation treatment –  this can alter the way the hair grows

·         Stress – a severe physical or emotional shock can cause hair thinning or actual loss as long as a few months after the event

·         Hair treatments and styling – overtight styling like pigtails, bunches or buns can cause a condition called traction alopecia.  Some hot oil hair treatments can also damage the follicles and lead to hair loss

Other factors can impact on hair loss whether you are already suffering from it or not and these include age, significant weight loss and conditions like diabetes and lupus.

For many people, their hair loss is caused by factors or conditions that they cannot influence at source.  So, are there any hair loss treatments which can help mitigate or slow hair loss?

There are lots of topical scalp applications and hair loss treatments which claim to reduce hair loss and promote hair growth but one of the best hair loss treatments for men is Propecia.  Propecia is in tablet form and only available on prescription, it is taken once per day.  It reduces the effect of hormones on the hair follicles which can prevent and even reverse hair loss.  Buy Propecia online in the UK with our fast, efficient and totally confidential service.  Visit our website at www.pharmacyplanet.com